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RG03 FPF

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,905 mi
Last recorded120,905 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 FPF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 120,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has some sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 120,905 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has some sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 119,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 116,666 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 115,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 115,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020

fuel cap sealing ring perished

off side front antiroll bar drop link gaitor in poor condition

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 7 Aug 2020

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019

both near side tyres have cuts to the outer side walls

rear brake lines are corroded

slight wear in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 17 Aug 2018 101,592 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has stepped tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 98,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads wearing low

Slight irregular tread wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2016 96,611 miles

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,589 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 92,183 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 89,248 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,581 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Sep 2011 81,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,260 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre - worn on inner edge

offside front tyre - worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2010 69,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre - worn on inner edge

offside front tyre - worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,605 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,456 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 41,423 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted to sills

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,522 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,245 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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RG03 FPF is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 67,714 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG03 FPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RG03 FPF is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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